Be Smart

A show about science, but probably not science the way you're used to it.

Episodes

  • Here's What I Learned…: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Here's What I Learned…

    S9 Ep18 |
    Here's what I've learned about the possible end of this pandemic.
  • Theory vs Hypothesis vs Law: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Theory vs Hypothesis vs Law

    S3 Ep4 |
    Think you know the difference?
  • Eight Incredible Deep Sea Oddities: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Eight Incredible Deep Sea Oddities

    S3 Ep3 |
    There's some strange creatures down in the deep …
  • What Has New Horizons Taught Us About Pluto?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    What Has New Horizons Taught Us About Pluto?

    S3 Ep2 |
    Pluto's not just cool… it's ICE COLD
  • What Is Fire?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    What Is Fire?

    S3 Ep1 |
    It’s getting hot in here…
  • Why Do We Laugh?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Do We Laugh?

    S2 Ep50 |
    Several jokes were harmed in the making of this video
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    Why Are Cicadas So Good At Math?

    S2 Ep49 |
    Do periodical cicadas "know" how to calculate prime numbers?
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    How Baby Sea Turtles Find Their Way Home

    S4 Ep8 |
    Find out how baby sea turtles find their way home after hatching!
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    Your Salad Is Trying To Kill You

    S2 Ep48 |
    The dose makes the poison…

Specials

  • Are Some Species More Important Than Others?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Are Some Species More Important Than Others?

    Can an ecosystem survive without its keystone species?

About Be Smart

This is a show about science. But it's probably not about science the way you're used to it. Hosted by Joe Hanson, author of the science blog, It's Okay to be Smart. Part of the PBS Digital Studios network.